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So I spent the day looking for a good solution of storing the backup keys or the 2FA codes and can’t seem to find a convenient way for me, many people have different takes on this, so far I found 2 ways that could work for me and I would l… Continue reading Storing backup keys (2FA) for online accounts
I store my passwords in a multitude of ways, these are all sorts of passwords, not only for websites and browsers. I also have credit card numbers, addresses etc…
Now I’m using these methods:
LastPass + downloaded CSV or all my password… Continue reading What would be the most secure way to store and save my passwords on my desktop?
When I type the following command, it returns:
john –format=zip –wordlist=rockyou.txt /home/kali/Desktop/crack.zip
Using default input encoding: UTF-8
No password hashes loaded (see FAQ)
In the crack.zip, there is a hash Debian:$y$j9T$I… Continue reading John the Ripper "no passwd hashes loaded" [closed]
I am trying to decide which work factor to use for our hashed passwords, and I am facing the following dilemma. Let me elaborate for a moment.
Basic HTTP authentication works as follows:
The user tries to access a protected resource.
The … Continue reading Mitigating the performance impact of strong hashes with Basic HTTP authentication
I was logging into YouTube when Apple said my password was weak, and I should change it. Is this randomly generated password safe?
In this video, Craig Lurey, CTO and Co-Founder of Keeper Security, explains the features of the Keeper Password Manager for Business. Keeper eliminates the pain of having to remember passwords while protecting your business from password-related data b… Continue reading Keeper Password Manager for Business
I am implementing a system where I need to store passwords in a database (hashed and all). My issue is that the business side requires me to not enforce any constraint on them except length (8 characters minimum), but highly advise to use … Continue reading Storing weakness level of passwords
In this video for Help Net Security, Darren Siegel, Product Specialist at Specops Software, talks about the importance of password security and what makes them vulnerable. He also outlines common password practices and gives tips on how to make sure yo… Continue reading How to improve enterprise password security?
Can voice input as a password be a useful security measure as an alternative to a strong password and biometrics (face, thumb, signature etc)?
The voice inputted as a password will be saved as a sound wave file in the system and while the … Continue reading Voice input as security measures for system authentication
Is it possible to design a system with two passwords prompts?
The system will have to prompt for two passwords
The system would have to validate first password before prompting for second password
User cannot be prompted for second passwo… Continue reading Is it possible to design a system with two passwords?